🌸 Spring Break Fun, Crawfish Season & A New Youth Center in NB

March 10, 2026

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Good morning, New Braunfels. Spring Break is officially underway, and there’s plenty happening around town to help families make the most of the week. From a list of fun local activities to keep the kids entertained to crawfish season kicking off and the grand opening week of a brand new youth center, today’s edition highlights a few great ways to get out and enjoy the community.

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Family-friendly activities happening around town this week

Spring Break has arrived in New Braunfels, and families staying local will find plenty of ways to keep the kids entertained. From hands-on art sessions at Painting With A Twist to live music around town, including the popular Two Ton Tuesdays Spring Break Show at Gruene Hall, there are activities for all ages throughout the week of March 10–16, 2026 across New Braunfels.

We just published a guide on our website outlining all of the best family-friendly activities happening around town this week, and you don’t want to miss it.

Fresh crawfish, live music, and a laid-back outdoor setting

Crawfish season has officially arrived in Gruene with the opening of the Gruene Crawfish Festival pop-up, now running through April 5th in the outdoor space behind Cosmic Plant Company in Gruene, Texas. Guests can enjoy fresh crawfish by the pound, cold drinks, and live music in a casual, family-friendly setting.

The festival is open Thursday and Friday (3:00 PM – 9:00 PM) and Saturday and Sunday (11:00 AM – 9:00 PM), making it a great weekend stop for anyone looking to enjoy classic crawfish boils with friends and family while soaking in the Gruene atmosphere.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND TOWN?

Here are some of the events we’re most excited about over the next few days:

TUESDAY
📖 Preschool Storytime at New Braunfels Public Library (9:30 AM)
👶 Toddler Time at New Braunfels Public Library (10:30 AM)
🎸 Allan Hendrickson at Gruene Hall (11:30 AM)
🗳️ Get Out the Vote – League of Women Voters Table at New Braunfels Public Library (1:00 PM)
🎨 Spring Break Family Session at Painting With A Twist (2:00 PM)
🎶 Austin Gilliam Duo at Gruene Hall (3:00 PM)
🎤 Tony Taylor at The Grapevine in Gruene (4:00 PM)
🥩 Steak Night at Happy Cow Bar (5:00 PM)
📚 NBPL Foundation at New Braunfels Public Library (5:30 PM)
💃 Swing Dance Lessons at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
🍜 Cooking at the Vineyard – Thai with a Twist at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (6:00 PM)
🎵 Two Ton Tuesday at Gruene Hall (7:00 PM)
🛍️ Found on a Tuesday Grand Opening (10:00 AM)

WEDNESDAY
🧶 Sit & Stitch at New Braunfels Public Library (9:00 AM)
📖 Fischer Park Family Storytime at Fischer Park (9:30 AM)
🎨 Spring Break Fun at the Artitude Cottage (11:00 AM)
🎸 Slim Bawb & The Fabulous Stumpgrinders at Gruene Hall (11:30 AM)
📱 Device Advice at New Braunfels Public Library (1:00 PM)
🎶 Jordan Minor Band at Gruene Hall (3:00 PM)
🎨 Spring Break Family Session at Painting With A Twist (3:00 PM)
🔬 Curiosity Club (Ages 5–7) at New Braunfels Public Library (4:00 PM)
🍔 Burger Night at Happy Cow Bar (5:00 PM)
🎭 Klasses In Drama at Circle Arts Theatre (5:30 PM)
🍺 Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🛍️ Humpday Market at Gruene Grove (6:00 PM)
🎤 Singo Bingo at Freiheit Country Store (6:00 PM)
🎲 Xtreme Music Bingo at Watering Hole Saloon (7:00 PM)

THURSDAY
🎨 Spring Break Family Session at Painting With A Twist (2:30 PM)
🧩 Sensory Playtime (Ages 0–5) at New Braunfels Public Library (11:00 AM)
🎸 Michael Monroe Goodman at Gruene Hall (11:00 AM)
🎤 Timothy Howls (Plain White T’s) at Gruene Hall (3:00 PM)
👥 Teen Time at New Braunfels Public Library (5:00 PM)
🎨 Teen Time: Paint Scrape Cities at New Braunfels Public Library (5:00 PM)
🎶 Andrew Kreitz at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
💃 Line Dance Lessons at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
🎷 The Percolators at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🎓 Supper for Scholarships at The Barbarossa Trough (6:00 PM)
🎸 Chuck Briseno at Gruene Hall (7:00 PM)
🎱 Pool Tournament at Happy Cow (7:00 PM)
🎼 Classic Albums Live Performs Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours at Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre (7:30 PM)
🎤 Cody Bolden at Watering Hole Saloon (8:00 PM)

If you’ve been craving crawfish, here’s your chance. A Crawfish Boil is happening this Saturday afternoon from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Happy Cow Bar, serving up fresh crawfish along with cold drinks, live music, and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere.

Guests can grab a tray of crawfish, hang out with friends, and enjoy live music during the afternoon while soaking in the laid-back vibe that everyone loves at Happy Cow. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon with good food, good music, and great company.

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A new youth space launches with a full week of Spring Break activities

The Mill Street Youth Center, located at 430 W Mill Street in New Braunfels, officially opened yesterday and is celebrating with a full week of activities through this Friday. The opening marks the launch of a new community space designed for local students to gather, learn, and participate in organized programs.

Grand Opening Week includes classes, events, and activities for students during Spring Break, along with snacks throughout the week. On opening day, the first 100 students through the doors received a free Mill Street t-shirt and Chick-fil-A helped kick off the celebration.

DID YOU KNOW?

Founded in 1871, The Phoenix Saloon made history as the first bar in Texas to serve women. In an era when it was considered improper for a lady to enter a saloon, the owners created a clever solution — a beer garden out back with a bell hanging from a tree. Women could ring for service, enjoying a drink without ever stepping inside.

WEATHER FORECAST 

Tuesday: High: 83º | Low: 63º | 70% chance of precipitation

Wednesday: High: 81º | Low: 48º | 45% chance of precipitation

Thursday: High: 70º | Low: 42º | 0% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: ON

Water Restrictions: Stage 2 (In Stage 2, watering with a sprinkler or irrigation system is allowed one day per week based on the last digit of your address BEFORE 10:00 a.m. and AFTER 8:00 p.m.)

The Texas Hill Country Game Fair is coming back to Joshua Creek Ranch on June 12–13, bringing together outdoor enthusiasts, sporting brands, and conservation supporters for a weekend built around the Hill Country lifestyle. Hosted in partnership with the San Antonio Rodeo Wildlife & Natural Resources Committee, this year’s event will feature an expanded vendor village, a gamebird simulation shooting competition, and a special Friday night “Game Changer” experience.

The event supports conservation initiatives and youth education programs, and organizers are currently inviting sporting brands, sponsors, and partners to get involved. If your brand connects with the outdoor community, this is a great opportunity to showcase it to a passionate audience.

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Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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